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Why it matters
OpenAI releases GPT-5.6-Cyber to find security vulnerabilities
The Decoder OpenAI launches GPT-5.6-Cyber to help defenders find vulnerabilities before attackers do
OpenAI launched GPT-5.6-Cyber, a specialized model for authorized vulnerability research that has already identified two previously unknown Chrome vulnerabilities.
Why it matters
Security teams get a specialized tool to identify software flaws before attackers can exploit them, though it also raises dual-use concerns.
Latest brief · Aug 10, 2026